Company News

The latest news from the leading companies within the natural and organic products industry.

WEN sees red in Mooncup-funded report

Campaigning group Women's Environmental Network has launched a new briefing document on sanitary protection in conjunction with Mooncup. Seeing Red is an updated four-page fact...

Ricky Gervais launches new anti-animal testing campaign

A new global non-profit organisation dedicated to ending product testing on animals has been launched by Ricky Gervais. Established by the BUAV, Cruelty Free International...

The High Street fights back!

After years of supermarket dominance it’s time to reclaim our high streets. And with recent retail sales figures showing small stores outperforming the major multiples, we could just...

Club Tropica nanas, additive-free

Natur Boutique has launched a new organic snacking range based around superior quality bananas. The Club Tropica line features ‘Ladies Fingers’ bananas, prized for their...

Organic Village goes nuts

Organic Village will be launching a brand new range of organic dried fruit and nuts at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe show. The...

How frightfully British

Yeo Valley has turned the windows of Whole Foods Market on High Street Kensington into a patriotic display of yogurt pots — and a...

Succession planning crucial for family businesses – FPB

Succession planning for family firms is vital for small business owners – and the whole economy, says the Forum of Private Business The Forum says...

Wessanen adds Clipper to growing organic portfolio

Organic and Fairtrade pioneer Clipper has been bought for an undisclosed sum by Wessanen, owner of market leading grocery and health brands.  Clipper will be...

Kinetic unveils superfood offer to European trade

Kinetic used last week's Biofach show in Nuremberg to launch its new Superfoods Division to the European trade. Two of they key brands under the...

Top international buyers confirmed for Olympia

The first ever International Buyer VIP Programme at Natural & Organic Products Europe promises to bring even more top international buyers to the event...

Organic pioneer says Defra must stand up for British exports

Organic food pioneer and businessman Alex Smith says the UK Government must now stand up for British organic exports and jobs. Reacting to last week’s...

Dr Hilary Jones heads for Olympia

Britain’s best known media GP, Dr Hilary Jones is joining forces with popular bowel health product Lepicol, in order to help promote healthy bowels...

Diet fizzy drinks increase heart attack risk by 43%

According to new American research, consuming a can of diet fizzy drink every day can almost double the risk of a heart attack. The findings...

Flapjack repack

Doves Farm’s popular cereal bar and flapjack range gets a pack re-fresh from next month, to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight. The bold new designs incorporate...

New brand enters burgeoning baby market

New natural brand Thea offers a fresh take on the growing baby care market with a new organic range aimed at mothers and babies. Each...

All smiles for new natural mouthwash

Weleda is looking to expand its presence in the bathroom cabinet category courtesy of a new natural mouthwash. The new Ratanhia Mouthwash refreshes mouth and...

New look for Lepicol

Bowel health brand Lepicol has been given a new packaging make-over to boost shelf stand-out and ensure a fresh, modern look. This move follows Probiotics...

New brand enters burgeoning baby market

New natural brand Thea offers a fresh take on the growing baby care market with a new organic range aimed at mothers and babies. Each...

All smiles for new natural mouthwash

Weleda is looking to expand its presence in the bathroom cabinet courtesy of a new natural mouthwash. The new Ratanhia Mouthwash refreshes mouth and breath...

Win £3k of organic beauty products at Olympia show

Organic and natural beauty brand distributor Australis is teaming up with its favourite suppliers to offer UK health food stores the opportunity to win...